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Patent GB-190511476-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Animal Traps of the Type in which the Animal is Caught between the Base of the Trap and a Spring actuated Jaw.
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOSEPH
Filed: 1905-06-01
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 11,476. Williams, J., and Williams, J., [trading as Williams & Sons, J.]. June 1. Traps.-Relates to traps of the " throw-over " type. The base-plate A is made with an opening d through which the finger can be passed to set the trap without risk of danger to the operator by the jaw B being accidentally released.
Patent GB-190512492-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Shuttles for Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: ABEGG ALBERT
Filed: 1905-06-16
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 12,492. Abegg, A. June 16. Loom shuttles. -Relates to improvements in shuttles with a threading-slot such as is described in Specification No. 22,087, A.D. 1904. To prevent the thread, in the delivery passage b, from passing between the shuttle wall and the exterior of the eye a, a pin bears against the eye. In place of the pin, a fang may be formed on the eye and adapted to enter the shuttle wall. The eye f in front of the cop is formed with an arch h. A washer m or wire n obviates the pinching of the thread between the guide-nail k and the bottom of the recess l. The part o of the wire is raised, to prevent one part of the thread from rubbing against the other. The Provisional Specification states that notches are made in the recess, to place the thread in when passing it under the head of the guide-pin. Also the top edges of the threading- slot are rounded off so as not to catch the ward when the shuttle is being removed.
Patent GB-190513591-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Apparatus for Effecting Rope Haulage for Ferry Boats and the like.
Filed: 1905-07-01
Granted: 1905-09-14
Abstract: 13,591. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens Schuckertwerke Ges.]. July 1. Switches.-Relates to means for effecting rope haulage for ferryboats and the like. The hautage and guide ropes F', F<2> are combined to form an endless cable, which, in the case of a ferry, is sunk below the waterway when not in use. This cable is wound upon two drums T', T<2> driven by electromotors through worm gearing, and passes over a guide-roller R, actuated between the drums and carried on an arm H having a bevel-wheel Z<3> engaged with bevel-wheels fixed to the drums T', T<2>. Rotation of the arm H is normally prevented by a permanently-applied brake, which may, however, be removed on energizing a solenoid. A switch P, carried on the ferryboat C, has lead wires passing to a motor controller M on the shore and has four positions 1 ... 4, Fig. 4, for effecting the stretching taut or slackening of the cable and the forward and return motion of the same. In the main circuits is arranged a switch U which in the slack position of the cable is thrown over on to the contacts S, thereby throwing out the circuits for effecting the traverse of the ferryboat. This is effected by a tappet travelling along a screw shaft and deriving its motion from the shaft A. In the operation of the ferry, the circuit 1 is first made, when the motors rotate in the same direction, the solenoid is energized, the brake B is disengaged, and the drums T', T<2> together with the sheave R rotate as one and wind up the cable. When the cable is sufficiently taut, the switch U is thrown over by the above-mentioned tappets, and the travel of the rope is effected by moving the switch P into position 3 or 4. In these positions, the motors rotate in opposite directions with equal velocities as the bevel-wheels Z<1> &c. act as a reversing-gear, the arm H being held by the brake B. The slackening of the cable when the ferry is out of use is effected in the position 2, at the end of which operation the switch U is thrown over on to the contacts S. The above-described arrangement can be employed for communicating between a vessel and the shore or between two anchored vessels.
Patent GB-190525574-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process of and Apparatus for Removing Sulphur and other Impurities from Coke
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM SPEIRS
Filed: 1905-12-08
Granted: 1906-12-08
Abstract: 25,574. Simpson, W. S. Dec. 8. Retorts; gas retorts. -Sulphur and other impurities are removed from coke by creating a vacuum in the vessel containing the coke in a highly heated state ; this vessel may be the retort or coke oven or a separate vessel, which in some cases is heated. The gases are treated for the recovery of by-products. Air may be admitted at intervals to the vessel to keep the coke burning. The vessel may be given a rocking, jumping, or revolving motion. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, the coke is placed in a vessel B, suspended in a coke or gas fired furnace A which is supported by trunnions G so that the furnace may be tipped over. The vessel B is closed by a cover C carrying a pipe D, which may be coupled to a pipe E communicating through a pipe K with an exhaust pump by means of which a high vacuum may be produced in the vessel B. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the vessel B is supported on trunnions and may be tilted by means of worm gear M. The vessel B is closed by a cover C which is made airtight by means of an asbestos ring and a screw clamp. In operation, the vessel is run along rails Q and the lip R is brought underneath the retort to be discharged. The vessel is then run away to a suitable place and the exhaust pump connected to the union N.
Patent GB-190600433-A (GB)
Inventor: MERCIER PIERRE
Filed: 1906-01-06
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 433. Mercier, P. Jan. 6. Packing surgical bandages etc.; wrappers.- Surgical bands, bandages, and the like are wrapped up in such a manner that pieces may be cut from them without exposing the remainder to the atmosphere. The whole length of the bandage &c., which may be folded or rolled longitudinally, as indicated in Fig..3, is enclosed in a sheath b, Figs. 3 and 5, of air-tight paper, india-rubber, guttapercha, &c. having hermetically-closed seams. One or more tearing-strings w are secured in the sheath, to facilitate opening. The sheath b may be enclosed, either wholly or partly, in a second sheath c, Fig. 5. In the latter case, the outer sheath c may take the form of a sliding sleeve which can be drawn over the cut end of the bandage when a piece of the bandage has been removed. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 8, the cut end is protected by turning back the overlapping end of the sheath and securing the loose end by the india-rubber ring o. Fig. 7 shows a modification of this arrangement, in which a portion of the bandage itself is turned back and the end is closed tightly by means of a clip p.
Patent GB-190604562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Engine and like Indicators
Inventor: BANNERMAN WALTER
Filed: 1906-02-24
Granted: 1906-07-26
Abstract: 4562. Bannerman, W. Feb. 24. Steam - engine and like indicators. The cord passes round fixed pulleys 3, 5 and an adjustable pulley 4, by means of which the cord can be adjusted and several diagrams taken on a single sheet. The pulley 4 is carried by a screwed rod 11 in a slotted casing, and is adjusted by a nut 12. The cylinder may be surrounded by a jacket 14, screwed on to it at the bottom, and abutting against the supporting plate 16, the cylinder being kept at an even temperature by hot or cold water circulated through the jacketed space. The jacket may be encased in ebonite, and vent holes 19 may be provided at the top of the cylinder.
Patent GB-190605494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Picks Axes Adzes and the like.
Inventor: CHILTON THOMAS
Filed: 1906-03-06
Granted: 1907-03-06
Abstract: 5494. Chilton, T. March 6. Picks; axes; adzes; hammers, hand; combination tools. - Removable points or blades of picks, axes, adzes, hammers, and the like have a dovetailed wedge projection b taking into a corresponding recess a in the sides of the tool head f. The recess has an end bridgepiece c, which engages a corresponding notch e in the blade piece. The blade piece may be locked in position by a pin d passing through holes in the sides of the recesses.
Patent GB-190607602-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Cigar or Cigarette Holder.
Inventor: DOBSON FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-03-29
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 7602. Dobson, F. W., [trading as Yeomans, T. E.]. March 29. Cigar and cigarette holders. - In a cigar or cigarette holder of the type in which the cigar or cigarette is impaled upon a hollow projection, the hollow projection c is closed and pointed at one end, and is formed with a small hole or slot d near the pointed end, and may be used in combination with two spring clips or arms e formed out of a single strip of metal bent U-shape. Fig. 2 shows the form of holder as applied to a cigar, and Fig. 4 shows the construction of such a holder; the projection is screwed into the mouthpiece and the clips are held between the mount b and the collar f. Fig. 5 shows the holder applied to a cigarette, the projection c being straight in this case.
Patent GB-190610379-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Screw-stocks.
Inventor: KIRSCHBAUM WILHELM
Filed: 1906-05-03
Granted: 1907-02-07
Abstract: 10,379. Kirschbaum, W., Schulze, J., and Versen, F. May 3, Stocks and dies.- A screw stock with dies e, f has a second space to receive a support i adjusted by a screw h, in which is fixed in any position by set-screws the tool k, for chasing the threads at the same time as screwing the work, the tool being pointed at one end and flat at the other to cut pointed or flat threads. The support has a projection o on its inside on which the tool k rests at any desired angle.
Patent GB-190613126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cartridge Cases and similar Articles.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1906-06-06
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 13,126. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. June 6. Making metallic hollow-ware. - Hollow articles with ends are made by electro-deposition on a mandrel of suitable shape, the mandrel being rotated at a high speed. Brass or copper anodes may be used, or two or more metals may be deposited in turn, for example, iron or zinc followed by brass or copper. The electrolyte is injected under pressure on to the end of the article, to ensure that part being of uniform quality with the rest. The article after removal from the mandrel may be drawn or spun down at the end to the desired form.
Patent GB-190613981-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hoisting Apparatus.
Inventor: PAINTER CARL THEODORE
Filed: 1906-06-18
Granted: 1907-05-30
Abstract: 13,981. Painter, C. T. July 3, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Lifts; winches.- Winches or hoisting-apparatus for elevators &c. have special means for adapting them to be driven forwards and backwards by a motor running in one direction only. A single cable passes s from the object to be raised around a grooved wheel a and a grooved guidewheel u to a grooved wheel b, and thence to a second object or counterweight. A friction clutch is placed between the wheels a, b which are loosely mounted upon the main driving-shaft r, carrying a winch head p. The wheels a, b each carry a flange x, which serves as one member of the friction clutch and also as a rim brake. The friction clutch consists of two members ,g, h connected to a sliding sleeve t splined to the shaft r. The clutch is put into action with either of the wheels a, b by a lever J which operates a band s mounted in the sliding sleeve t. The flanges x are surrounded by two brake bands v, w, which are connected at one end to a stationary part of the frame by the arrangement shown at d, and at the other end to a cross-bar w<1> mounted in an arm of a foot-lever z.
Patent GB-190618353-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in & relating to Feed Mechanism for Circular Saw Machines and like Apparatus.
Inventor: WAGNER GUSTAV
Filed: 1906-08-15
Granted: 1907-03-21
Abstract: 18,353. Wagner, G. Aug. 15. Sawing.-In circular-saw and like machines which have a screw feed produced by a rotating screw and normally stationary nut which may be moved when the pressure becomes abnormal to reduce the feed, the feed-nut 12, to which is fixed a pulley 18, is rotatably mounted, but fixed longitudinally by a ring 12<1>, in a sleeve 13 held in by a rack 14 and weighted lever 15, so that when the working pressure becomes excessive the frictional surfaces 16 on the nut and 17 on the supports, which are normally in contact and prevent the nut from rotating, are separated, to allow the nut to rotate with the screw. The feed in this case is that due to the weight 15. The screw spindle 1 is rotated from the main shaft by stepped pulleys 3, 2 and reducing- gearing 5, 6, 10, 11, the pulleys 2 and gear 5 being mounted on a sleeve 4 surrounding the spindle. The screw is stopped by moving the wheel 10 along its shaft 9. A quick adjustment of the screw-spindle and saw slide 7 may be effected either during the backward or forward travel of the slide without disengaging the gear, for adjusting the apparatus for working or for a fresh cut, by providing crossed and open belts on the surfaces 19, 20 of the pulley, which are driven through a clutch by pulleys on a shaft rotated from the main shaft at a higher speed than the screw. This shaft serves for driving a pump to supply cooling-water for the work and saw 29. In throwing in the belt mechanism, the weight 15 may be acted on by the clutch lever to move the nut from contact with the surface 17. The screw may be rotated by a handle 32.
Patent GB-190619612-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cans or like Receptacles for Oils or other Liquids.
Inventor: WEBB EDWIN CLAY
Filed: 1906-09-03
Granted: 1907-05-02
Abstract: 19,612. Webb, E. C. Sept. 3. Venting-apparatus. - An oil can &c. has two closed compartments at the top, the compartment 7 having holes 4, 8 for the exit of the liquid and the compartment 6 having holes 5, 10 for venting. A spindle 14 with handle 20 works tightly in the compartments, which it divides transversely as shown. The spindle has cut-away portions 15, 17 so that it forms valves for the liquid and air, respectively.
Patent GB-190620507-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process of and Apparatus for Drawing Window or Plate Glass.
Inventor: MENZEL CARL
Filed: 1906-09-15
Granted: 1906-12-06
Abstract: 20,507. Menzel, C. Sept. 15. Drawing.-A wedge-shaped bait e is immersed in the glass in the working tank c to a depth depending upon the thickness of the sheets required. It is then drawn up into a box g by ropes &c. f, air being blown meanwhile upon the metal at the drawing point from perforated tubes k. At the conclusion of the drawing, the air is turned off and the end of the sheet is melted off.
Patent GB-190621066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Distributing Liquids on Roads.
Inventor: HINES JOHN
Filed: 1906-09-22
Granted: 1907-04-25
Abstract: 21,066. Hines, J., and Coleman, T. Sept. 22. Liquids, distributing.-A. horse or motor propelled tank cart and atomizer distributes liquids on road surfaces and is specially suitable for spraying tar and oil or other liquids of variable viscosity. The pumps p<1>, p<2> draw the liquid by a pipe t' from the tank T, which is filled through a top opening and strainer, and feed it to the distributing-pipes p<6>, p<9>, the latter of which carries the sprayers S and valves pll. The pipe p<6> opens into an air vessel p<7>, from which a return pipe p<8> conveys the excess of liquid back to the tank when the pressure exceeds the limit allowed by the spring-pressed valve p<13>. The pumps normally supply more liquid than the atomizers eject, so that adjustment of the valve p<13> enables the amount sprayed to be varied to suit the viscosity of the liquid &e. The pumps are driven by a bifurcated connecting-rod p<3>, the crank of which may be.coupled to the chain-driven wheel c<2> by a hand-lever actuating a clutch, or else by the ratchet arrangement shown in Figs. 6 and 7. The chain-driven wheel c<3> rides loosely on the crank-shaft c and carries a ratchet-wheel c<7>. Rigidly mounted on the shaft is an arm c<6>, on which is mounted a pawl c<5> with a spring c<8>, which maintains the pawl against the stop c<10 >when the clutch is inoperative, or in engagement with the ratchetwheel when the pumps are to be driven. The atomizers consist of pipes s<5>, Fig. 3, with extensions s<1> closed by hollow plugs s', which are perforated by two convergent outlets s<3>, s<4>. The pipes are removably screwed into the spraying-pipes p<10>, and have perforated caps s<6> for straining the tar. In an alternative construction, the atomizers are carried by a flexible pipe, for spraying sidewalks &c., or the pipe p<9> may be attached to the pipe p‹ by a swivel joint. The spray may be prevented from blo wing about by a hood mounted on a frame which serves to support the vehicle when turned back.
Patent GB-190622390-A (GB)
Title: Fireproof Building Materials Manufactured from an Artificial Conglomerate
Inventor: GRAMICCIA CURZIO
Filed: 1906-10-10
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 22,390. Gramiccia, C. Oct. 10. Bricks; slabs; tiles.-Bricks and similar building- materials are formed of a composition consisting of various volcanic substances such as lapilli, red and black puzzuolana, " cretoni," and tufa either separately or together mixed with a tenth part of well-slaked lime. After moulding, the bricks are treated with steam at a pressure of from 6 to 8 atmospheres, after which they are rendered fireproof by firing. Gravel, sand, or calcareous substances may be added in quantity not exceeding one-half of the weight of the mixture, and a small quantity of cement should also be added in this case.
Patent GB-190624404-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Folding Stereoscope
Inventor: STOTT JOHN
Filed: 1906-11-01
Granted: 1907-04-11
Abstract: 24,404. Stott, J. Nov. 1. Stereoscopes. - In a folding stereoscope, the focusing-bar e upon which the picture holder g slides is hinged to the frame a carrying the lenses b. A bracket i supports the focusing - bar when the instrument is opened for use. The handle c is made integral with the frame.
Patent GB-190624567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Tube Boilers.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD EDWARD TENNEY
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-11-02
Abstract: 24,567. Bousfield, E. T., and Bousfield, W. R. Nov. 2. Water-tube boilers.-Relates to boilers of the type, for instance, described in Specification No. 1401, A.D. 1871, in which front and rear headers are connected by inclined tubes. The headers b, Figs. 1 and 2, are formed of flat plates b<1> riveted to a channel-iron b<2>, and are curved at the upper end to a radius larger than that of the steam and water drum a. They may embrace the ends of the drum, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3, or they may be connected to the drum by small tubes f, Fig. 4. The rounded ends a<1> of the drum may be fitted separately. A bracket l, Fig. 1, supports the rear end of the drum. The feed is supplied to a trough g in the drum a and is led to a pocket h, which serves as a sediment collector.
Patent GB-190627410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brakes for Trailers to Motor or other Vehicles
Filed: 1906-12-01
Granted: 1907-09-26
Abstract: 27,410. Pickfords, Ltd., and Bradford, J. J. Dec. 1. Brakes.-A brake for trailers to motor or other vehicles is operated from the leading vehicle by endless chain gearing, which acts through worm gearing to tighten a chain connected to the brake beam of the trailer. The leading vehicle is fitted with a hand-wheel g for actuating a chain-wheel g<2>, round which passes the portion g<3> of the endless chain which is carried by the leading vehicle. The chain g<3> is connected by suitable couplings e<11> to a similar chain e'‹ on the trailer. This chain passes round a chain-wheel e<9> fixed to a worm, which engages a worm - wheel e' connected to a chainwheel e<5>, round which passes a chain e<6> connected at one end to the brake beam d' and at the other to a bracket e<6*> By turning the hand-wheel g, the brake can be applied or released as required. Where the chains leave the vehicles, they are guided by horizontal and vertical rollers f, f<1>. The brake on a second trailer may be similarly operated by another endless chain passing round a chainwheel fixed beside the chain-wheel e<9>. In place of the hand-wheel g, a hand or foot lever connected by multiplying-gear with the chain-wheel may be used. The worm gear is enclosed in a casing e with a removable bot om c<2>. The worm shaft is arranged so that it can be turned round end for end. A guard prevents the chain from leaving the wheel e9.
Patent GB-190701582-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Excavators and the like
Inventor: ROCHFORD MARK DONALD
Filed: 1907-01-21
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 1582. Rochford, M. D. Jan. 21. Excavating. -In an excavator, the endless chain of buckets or scoops is arranged in two loops or bights tensioned by means of weights, and so disposed as to facilitate the adjustment of the excavator to its work over a considerable range. In the form shown in Fig. 1, a staith-like structure 5 mounted on wheels carries a cage 13 adjustable in height by tackle 14 and having mounted upon it sprockets 31, 32,37 over which the endless chain 30 passes. The cage also carries a track 44 on which moves a balance weight 42 hung in one bight of the chain 30. In the working bight hangs a weight 39, Fig. 8, having side plates between which is mounted the shaft 102 of the chain sprockets. Diggers 36 may alternate with the scoops 35, and the shaft 102 may carry a rotating cutting or loosening device 104. The sprockets 31, 32 are driven in opposite directions by chain gearing from a shaft 50 driven from a source 19. Normally the shafts 31, 32 rotate at the same rate, but means are provided for driving differentially to effect the adjustment of the working bight. The weight 39 is braced by a rod 40 pivoted to it and is secured to the base 1 by a pin 41 or by a ratchet-like device by which the length is regulated. In a modification, the weight 39 is constituted by a rod sliding vertically between rollers mounted on the base 1. The material raised is delivered by a short shoot to a conveyer 77 driven through bevel and chain gearing from the shaft 50 and pivotally mounted on a turntable 20 so as to deliver in any direction. This conveyer is formed of sections and is sustained at its outer end on a wheeled support. The appliance is moved forward by hauling on an anchored rope 70. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 4959, A.D. 1881, [Abridgment Class'Metals, Cutting &c.].]
Patent GB-190701635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Quilts, Sheets and Garments and similar Articles.
Inventor: HOSKINS WALTER CASE
Filed: 1907-01-22
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 1635. Hoskins, W. C., and Fox, H. C. Jan. 22. Materials for wearing-apparel; ornamental and quilted wearing - apparel; ventilating wearing - apparel.-Mattresses, garments, and similar articles comprise paper casings filled with paper cuttings, strips, or the like. The article may be covered by muslin or similar material and then quilted, and may be eyeleted or otherwise provided with holes for ventilation or ornament, and frilled or otherwise treated at the edge with muslin or other material. It may also be tufted or ticked, and coloured paper may be applied under the muslin.
Patent GB-190702913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reaping or Mowing Machines.
Inventor: SCHERER MORITZ
Filed: 1907-02-05
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 2913. Scherer, M. Feb. 5. Drawings to Specification. Guards. - In a manual mowing or reaping machine, a guard or screen is fixed between the handles to prevent the operator from coming into contact with the cutting-apparatus.